NPDN 2007 Meeting - The NCPDN: Overview and Accomplishments

NPDN National Meeting 2007

Poster Abstract

The NCPDN: Overview and Accomplishments

Authors: RAY HAMMERSCHMIDT (1), Janet Byrne (1), Lee Duynslager (2)

Affiliations: (1) Department of Plant Pathology and NCPDN, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA; (2) Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA

The NCPDN has been engaged enhancing diagnostics infrastructure and in the delivery and development of education and training programs. All NCPDN labs have web-enabled digital cameras for microscopy, video-conferencing capabilities, and have increased diagnostic capabilities through acquisition of biosafety cabinets, PCR equipment and other tools needed for modern disease and pest diagnostics. Regional meetings have stressed diagnostic techniques and have highlighted strengths of the different labs in the region. These meetings have included PCR workshops that stressed conventional and real time PCR as well as diagnostic approaches for pathogens and pests such as Aphanomyces, Verticillium, Ralstonia and Emerald Ash Borer. Many of the NCPDN diagnosticians have also participated in APHIS diagnostics training. NCPDN members have been actively engaged in first detector training and in presentation on diagnostics and the need for enhancing diagnostics for national security. Examples of specific accomplishments for each NCPDN state will be presented.

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